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Take Baby’s Car Seat On A Plane: How I Made A Car Seat Dolly From A Luggage Cart… A Stroller & Car Seat In One!

I recently flew solo with my 14-month-old son on his first airplane ride. Most airlines let you gate-check strollers & car seats for FREE. Since I knew that I would need a car seat once I arrived at my destination (and I wouldn't be comfortable renting one), I made a portable car seat dolly using a cheap luggage cart! After attaching the car seat to the luggage cart, I could use it like a stroller to get him from the car to the plane AND keep him confined while exploring the airports during layovers.

Canada ROCKS… As Evidenced By The Inukshuk

There are several different shapes and colors of rocks that can be used in the formation of an Inukshuk -- also spelled inuksuk, inukhuk, inuksuit. And some tend to resemble a human shape more than others. This rock formation is a symbol of safety, hope and friendship that was created by the Inuit.

Before You Apply For Your Baby’s Canadian Passport, Here’s How To Submit The Application For Canadian Citizenship Certificate

Our baby was born in the U.S. - which makes him an American Citizen automatically and Canadian Citizen by descent. We've already applied for and received his U.S. infant passport. The next step is to apply for our baby's Canadian Citizenship Certificate to prove his citizenship -- which is a document required to acquire his Canadian Passport. Here's how to complete the Application For Canadian Citizenship Certificate.